We’re really good at worrying…

and really bad at feeling excited.

In this episode, I share how a simple moment—taking my daughter to a concert—made me realize how often we downplay our own joy.

We talk about:

why your brain defaults to stress

how we unintentionally shrink our happiness

and how to start actually feeling the good parts of your life

Plus, a simple way to practice excitement in real time.

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